RFP 27-01 - Technology Design Plan.pdf

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Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

SCCPSS

TECHNOLOGY DESIGN GUIDELINES

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Technology Design Plan

This document describes Savannah Chatham County Public Schools minimum design parameters, standards, and guidelines for technology supported by the Data and

Information Division. It contains current requirements and strategic direction. All renovations and new buildings shall follow this plan for deploying technology.

Technology specifications are required to be placed in Division 27. All district technology standards and procedures shall be documented, adopted, and enforced by the

Data and Information Division.

Revision History

DATE PERSON VERSION DESCRIPTION

11/21/2008 Carl Eller 2008.11.21 Original Release

2/12/2009 Patricia Branison 2009.2.12 Updated format to use new item numbering screen.

3/9/2009 Carl Eller 2009.3.9 Update content with better descriptions.

Added procurement/installation responsibilities.

1/6/2010 Carl Eller 2010.1.6 Added data and wireless for gym

4/9/2010 Carl Eller 2010.4.9 Standardized format for all defined areas. Reduced data drops for classrooms from 13 to 10. Clarified data drops for wireless and for LCD projectors. Added projector and AV control standards.

Changed copier standard to Ricoh.

Added media center standards and updated specifications for media centers.

Added specification for projector and screen installation as well as lighting and ceiling tile plan.

4/14/2010 Carl Eller 2010.4.14 Added lighting and computer lab diagrams.

4/15/2010 Carl Eller 2010.4.15 Changed data labeling for rooms to, “IDF# - Room# - Port#”.

12/7/2010 Carl Eller 2010.12.7 Updated data patch cable requirements

5/20/2011

Carl Eller 2011.5.20 Added access control components.

Added conduit for AT&T phone lines.

9/2/2011 Carl Eller 2011.9.2 Updated MDF and IDF to be finished spaces. Updated the responsibilities matrix and add sample from an existing project. Updated IDF/MDF racks to include cable management. Updates to classrooms, labs, and media center for projectors and data. Updated height for power and data for mounted TV’s.

10/4/2011 Carl Eller 2011.10.4 Updated cable management for MDF and IDF racks. Updated patch cable colors, sizes, and quantities. Added sample elevations for classrooms.

4/18/2013 Carl Eller 2013.4.18 Updated “Procurement / Installation

Responsibilities”. Updated section 2.1

"Hardware Standards". Updated section

2.5 to update system specifications and indicate contractor installation of projector mount. Updated classroom drawings. Updated projector system and installation specifications.

12/6/2013 Carl Eller 2013.12.6 Updated EAC door hardware procurement responsibilities.

5/22/2014 Carl Eller 2014.5.22 Updated Classroom Presentation System standards (2.5), Classroom 5.2.5-6 and

Computer Lab 6.2.5-6, Appendix E & F, sample classroom elevations. Updated

Appendix D to remove door contacts from intrusion system. Updated wireless drop details in 4.5.

5/11/2015 Carl Eller 2015.5.11 Updated owner/contractor responsibilities. Replaced projector systems in media center and conference rooms with lower cost 55” and 65” displays. Updated classroom audio specification. Updated auditorium projection screen specifications.

7/27/2015 Carl Eller 2015.7.27 Updated owner/contractor responsibilities. Updated standards.

Updates to power needs for projectors and displays in classrooms, media center, and administrative areas.

12/21/2015 Carl Eller & Edra Buckles 2015.12.21 Changed UPS requirement in MDF and

IDF’s. Revised quantity of network jacks required and teacher’s workstation and student workstations in classrooms.

Changed rack type in IDF’s.

1/18/2017 Carl Eller & Edra Buckles 2017.1.18 Updated workstation standards. Updated

MCPS standards in section 2.5

3/2/2017 Carl Eller 2017.3.2 Added 271010 COMMUNICATIONS

BACKBONE CABLING and 271020

COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL

CABLING as appendixes H and I.

2/1/2018 Carl Eller, Edra Buckles 2018.2.1 Updated standards for software, access control management system, multipurpose projection system, and grammar updates.

5/22/2019

Edra Buckles 2019.5.22 Update to MCPS systems, UPS for

MDF,IDF

1/30/2020 Edra Buckles 2020.1.30 Updated date drop counts, remove

Access control, falls under Campus

Police

2/12/2020 Edra Buckles 2020.2.12 Remove Door Security, now falls under

Campus Police Design Plan

2/8/2022 Edra Buckles 2022.8.22 Updated for Facilities

10/31/2024 Edra Buckles 2024.10.31 Remove Projector

12/7/2025 Edra Buckles 2025.12.07 Replaced UPS from APC to Vertiv, Table of Contents

1. Procurement / Installation Responsibilities

2. Categories of Standards

3. Head-end Room (MDF)

4. IDF

5. Classroom (Sized to meet maximum class size for the areas served)

6. Computer Lab (Sized to meet maximum class size for the areas served)

7. Media Center

8. Administrative Areas

9. Welcoming Room - Family/Parent Waiting Room

10. Commons Areas

11. Cafeteria

12. Gym

13. Teacher Workroom

14. Auditorium/Theater room/Multipurpose Room

15. Building Marquee

16. Appendix A – Lab layout

17. Appendix B – Room lighting layout

18. Appendix C – MDF Layout

19. Appendix D – Sample Contractor Vs. Owner Responsible

20. Appendix E – Sample Elevation of Front Classroom Wall

21. Appendix F – Sample Elevation of Teacher Desk Wall

23. Appendix H – 271010 Communication Backbone Cabling

Procurement / Installation Responsibilities See Appendix D for sample

Item Furnish Install

Workstations Owner Owner

Laptops Owner Owner

Printers Owner Owner

Servers Owner Owner

Copiers Owner Owner

Video Distribution Owner Owner

Network Electronics Owner Owner

Auditorium / Cafeteria Projection

Screen

Contractor Contractor

Classroom and Computer Lab Projection Screen/Board

Owner Owner

Multimedia Presentation – Universal Projector Mount with 4 power outlets

Owner Owner

Multimedia Presentation – LCD DLP

Projectors

Owner Owner

Multimedia Presentation – Audio

Systems

Owner Owner

Multimedia Presentation – Interactive

Device

Owner Owner

Multimedia Presentation – Wall mounted controller.

Owner Owner

Multimedia LED Displays Owner Owner

UPS Devices Owner Owner

Data Cabling Systems; includes cable, connectors, electronic racks, splice trays, Comcast fiber Wan connection, and patch cables according to specifications below.

Owner Owner

Conduit and junction boxes for data cabling and other low voltage wiring

Contractor Contractor

Telecommunications equipment;

phones and related equipment

Owner Owner

S2 Access Control components Owner Owner

Security Camera hardware, cabling, software

Owner Owner

Access Control Door Hardware and door wiring; CReaders, Electric Locks, Electric Latch, DPS, and other related door hardware for electrified doors.

Contractor Contractor

1. Categories of Standards

1.1. Hardware Standards

1.1.1. Workstations, Laptops, Chromebooks, and IPADS

1.1.2. that support networking with a universal print driver

1.1.3. Servers: Intel based servers with lights out remote management capabilities. Operating systems Windows and Linux

1.1.4. Copier/MFD: Network connected devices using proximity

cards

1.1.5. Power protection: American Power Corporation (APC)

1.1.6. Video distribution: Viewsonic

1.2. Network Standards

1.2.1. Network protocol: TCP/IP Suite with IP4 addressing

1.2.2. Network electronics: Cisco

1.2.3. Telecommunications/VOIP: Cisco

1.2.4. Distance learning equipment: Microsoft Teams

1.2.5. All twisted pair components and installation from the wall jack to the patch panel must meet category 6 cable standards

1.3. Software Standards

1.3.1. Desktop operating system: Microsoft Windows

1.3.2. Server operating system: Microsoft Windows Server

1.3.3. Office productivity: Microsoft Office

1.4. District Standards

1.4.1. Student to computer ratio: 1:1

1.5. Classroom Interactive Display

1.5.1. ViewSonic IFP 7550 4K 75”

1.5.1.1. Display: 75

1.5.1.2. Contrast Ratio:1,200:1

1.5.1.3. Resolution: 3840 x 2160

1.5.1.4. RJ-45 Network port

1.5.1.5. HDMI 2.0 input

1.5.1.6. USB

1.5.2. A/V Cabling System Supporting HDMI and USB

1.5.2.1. Requires electrical contractor to provide a 6” square outlet box with three gang trim ring, 48” off the floor at the teacher desk location with 1 ½” conduit to above the drop ceiling to front of the room. See Appendix E for specs.

2. Head-end Room (MDF)

** NO STORAGE ALLOWED IN THESE ROOMS**

2.1. Room Layout

2.1.1. Room dimensions must be a minimum of 10 feet by 15 feet

2.1.2. The MDF must be a dedicated room for AV, data network and intercom

2.1.3. The MDF shall not be intended for storage or any other purpose not specified above

2.1.4. The MDF shall be a finished space with flooring and drop ceilings

2.1.5. Racks (24”x30“x84”) must be centered in the MDF room with a minimum clearance of three feet on each side of the connected racks.

2.1.6. See Appendix C for layout

2.1.7. Each rack must be accessible from the front and back for service

2.1.8. The MDF door must be four feet wide and secured with a deadbolt lock or access control system

2.1.9. HVAC to the MDF room must be maintained 24/7 year round to ensure that temperature and humidity are maintained within operating equipment standards

2.1.10. Per building, all IDF rooms must be numbered sequentially from one, such as, “IDF1, IDF2 …,” and so forth

2.2. Data Requirements

2.2.1. The fiber must be 12 strands of 50 micron multimode fiber

2.2.2. Fiber must be terminated with SC terminations

2.2.3. A four inch conduit with pull cable must be installed

underground from the Comcast utility pole/box to the MDF to allow for single-mode fiber for WAN connectivity

2.2.4. A four inch conduit with pull cable must be installed, per AT&T’s requirements, underground from the AT&T utility pole/box to the MDF

2.2.5. Rack 2 must be adjacent to rack 1 and must contain all copper data cabling

2.2.6. Rack 3 must be adjacent to rack 2 and must contain all fiber data cabling

2.2.7. Telecom demark must be located in the MDF

2.2.8. All twisted pair components and installation from the wall jack to the patch panel must meet category 6 cable standards

2.2.9. A Cellular Solution using Kajeet to provide the following

2.2.9.1. Emergency 911 backup lines (2)

2.2.9.2. Area of Refuge (1)

2.2.9.3. Elevator, if applicable (1)

2.2.10. Provide 12 LC to LC patch cables for each IDF. Six of the patch cables shall be 3 meters and the other six shall be three meters.

2.3. Electrical Requirements

2.3.1. Each rack shall have two 20-amp duplex receptacles on

dedicated circuits installed in the rack/cabinet

2.3.2. All electrical systems for technology equipment must be designed with surge and lightning protection

2.4. FF&E Requirements

2.4.1. Three APC 4-post racks with cable management options for vertical and horizontal cable management. Panduit NCMH2 or equivalent shall be used for horizontal cable management.

Panduit WMPV45E or equivalent shall be used for vertical cable management.

2.4.2. Ladder rack shall run from the penetration point to the cabinet or rack

2.4.3. The MDF requires video surveillance

2.4.4. Reference diagram Rack 1 shall contain fiber to the IDF’s and a single mode fiber connection to the WAN. It will also have the Cisco 9500 gigabit layer 3 switch.

2.4.5. Rack 2 shall contain a Cisco POE switch and multiple Cisco layer-2 switches to accommodate the number of data jacks in rack 2

2.4.6.

2.4.7. Rack 3 is reserved for servers

2.4.8. UPS – Vertiv GX5TLI-2000VRT2UXLN in rack 1

3. IDF ** NO STORAGE ALLOWED IN THESE ROOMS**

3.1. Room Layout

3.1.1. Per building, all IDF rooms must be numbered sequentially from 1, such as, “IDF1, IDF2 …,” and so forth

3.1.2. The placement of IDFs must be sufficient to ensure that data cable length to rooms is kept within 270 feet

3.1.3. The IDF rooms shall be finished spaces with flooring and drop ceilings

3.1.4. Multi-floor buildings must have IDFs stacked vertically if post

3.1.5. Racks (24”x30“x84”) must be centered in the IDF room with a minimum clearance of 2 feet on the front and sides

3.1.6. Rooms must be large enough to contain the number of racks needed with a maximum of 144 drops per rack.

3.1.7. HVAC to each IDF room shall be maintained 24/7 year round to ensure that temperature and humidity are maintained within operating equipment standards

3.1.8. Transformers/sinks/flammable items are not to be placed within the same room as the IDF

3.1.9. Service spacing to be provided in front and behind racks. The rack should have at least 1 UPS – Vertiv GXT5LI-

1500LVRT2UXLN

3.2. Data Requirements

3.2.1. Maximum 144 data ports per rack

3.2.2. Patch panels shall be 48 port

3.2.3. Cable management

3.2.4. The patch panel must be labeled, “Room # - Jack #”

3.2.5. Cable pathways must follow “ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B

Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces”

3.2.6. Cable trays must be installed in ceilings along all hallways

3.2.7. All twisted pair components and installation from the wall jack to the patch panel must meet category 6 cable standards

3.2.8 All POE devices such as Wireless, Cameras, Audio

Enhancement and 1 data drop by the teacher’s desk shall all be

Be on the same patch panel.

3.2.8. Provide category 6 patch cables for each data drop as follows:

3.2.8.1. 3’ blue – 60% of total drops

3.2.8.2. 3’ purple – 5% of total drops

3.2.8.3. 3’ orange – 5% of total drops

3.2.8.4. 3’ green – 10% of total drops

3.2.8.5. 3’gray – 5% of total drops

3.2.8.6. 5’ blue – 15% of total drops

3.2.8.7. 10’ blue – 80% of total drops

3.2.8.8. 15’ blue – 10% of total drops

3.2.8.9. 25’ blue – 10% of total drops

3.2.9. Patch cable colors

3.2.9.1. Yellow – APC and Servers

3.2.9.2. Gray -doors

3.2.9.3 Purple – cameras

3.2.9.4 Orange - Wireless

3.2.9.5 Blue -Data and Phones

3.2.9.6 Red – Life Safety, Audio Enhancement

3.3. Electrical Requirements

3.3.1. A 1x20 amp dedicated duplex circuit must be provided per rack and installed in the rack

3.3.2. All electrical systems for technology equipment must be

3.4. FF&E Requirements

3.4.1. APC 2-post racks with cable management options for vertical and horizontal cable management. Panduit NCMH2 or equivalent shall be used for horizontal cable management.

Panduit WMPV45E or equivalent shall be used for vertical cable management.

3.4.2. Ladder rack shall run from the penetration point to the cabinet or rack

3.4.3. Network switches to meet data needs

3.4.4. Vertiv GXT5LI-1500LVRT2UXLN (one per IDF).

3.5. Wireless network and IOT

3.5.1. 3 data drops centered in every classroom and 1 data drop in common areas. Large common areas such as gyms, cafeterias, and auditoriums should have 2 drops unless specified on drawing by SCCPSS IT. Coordinate location with SCCPSS IT.

3.5.2 Wireless data drops in areas such as the gym, cafeteria, and Media center should not exceed 15 feet in height from the floor.

4. Classroom (Sized to meet maximum class size for the areas served)

4.1. Room Layout (See Appendix E and F for drawings)

4.1.1. Room shall support flexible use of the instructional space

4.1.2. Room numbers must adhere to the final room number plan

4.1.3. Windows must have full light blocking screens or shades

4.1.4. Teacher work area must be near one of the two data wall plates

4.1.5. Lighting layout needs to allow that the two centermost rows are

3’ off the center axis (See appendix B)

4.1.6. Interactive board shall be provided and installed by contractor as described in section 2.5. (See Appendix E)

4.1.7. Dry erase boards shall not be placed in the center of the front wall to allow for installation of interactive boards and/or screens

4.2. Data Requirements

4.2.1. The wall plate must be labeled, “IDF# - Room# - Port#”

4.2.2. Wall jacks for data must be blue

4.2.3. Patch cables provided for rooms shall be equally divided between seven foot and ten foot lengths

4.2.4. A/V Cabling & Controls: Electrical contractor to provide a 6” square outlet box with three gang trim ring, 48” off the floor at the teacher desk location with (2) 1 ½” conduit to above the drop ceiling.

4.2.5. Data drops shall not be placed on the front wall if at all possible

4.2.6. Two category 6 drops in a single wall plate at teacher’s desk and four Category 6 drops in a single plate on one of the four walls to allow cable access to any location without crossing door openings.

4.3. Electrical Requirements

4.3.1. A NEMA 5-20 double duplex receptacle within 24” to 36” of data jacks

4.3.2. A NEMA 5-20 quad receptacle in front of the room for

interactive board. See section 2.5

4.3.3. All lighting must have two zones to allow darkening the lights in front of the room

4.3.4. All electrical systems for technology equipment shall be designed with surge and lightning protection

4.3.5. There must be a minimum of 2x20 amp circuits per classroom dedicated for technology

4.4. FF&E Requirements (See section 2 for standard equipment make)

4.4.1. VOIP phone

4.4.2. One network laser printer

4.4.3. Teacher workstation

4.4.4. Multimedia classroom presentation system

4.4.5. Student workstations

4.4.6. Flexible surface space for workstations/laptops

4.4.6.1. 36”w x 30” per workstation

4.4.6.2. Solution shall allow for easy reconfiguration of the room to meet instructional needs

4.4.6.3. Avoid use of built-in computer furniture

5. Computer Lab (Sized to meet maximum class size for the areas served, district standard is 32)

5.1. Room Layout

5.1.1. Room shall support flexible use of the instructional space

5.1.2. Room numbers must adhere to the final room number plan

5.1.3. Windows must have full light blocking screens or shades

5.1.4. Computers shall be arranged in rows of four along the two longest walls (See appendix A)

5.1.5. The HVAC system must be sized to handle the removal of the heat produced by 35+ computers and peripherals

5.1.6. Lighting layout needs to allow that the two centermost rows are

3’ off the center axis (See appendix B) 5.1.7.

5.1.8. Interactive Boards are install by vendor who boards were purchase from . See Appendix E

5.1.9. Dry erase boards shall not be placed in the center of the front wall to allow for installation of interactive boards and/or screens. It should be a minimum of 82 inches between the boards

5.2. Data Requirements

5.2.1. The wall plate must be labeled, “IDF# - Room# - Port#”

5.2.2. Wall jacks for data must be blue

5.2.3. Patch cables provided for rooms shall be equally divided between seven foot and ten foot lengths

5.2.4. A/V Cabling & Controls: Electrical contractor to provide a 6” square outlet box with three gang trim ring, 48” off the floor at the teacher desk location with (2) 1 ½” conduit to above the drop ceiling.

5.2.5. Data drops shall not be placed on the front wall if at all possible

5.2.6. Labs must have sufficient data drops to support maximum class size plus four data drops for the teacher, phone, and printers

5.3. Electrical Requirements

5.3.1. A NEMA 5-20 double duplex receptacle within 24” to 36” of data jacks

5.3.2. All lighting must have two zones to allow darkening the lights in front of the room

5.3.3. All electrical systems for technology equipment shall be designed with surge and lightning protection. The number of outlets should be able to support the number of devices

5.3.4. Minimum of 7x20 amp circuits per lab dedicated for

technology

5.4. FF&E Requirements

5.4.1. Cisco 7942 VOIP phone

5.4.2. One network laser printer

5.4.3. Multimedia classroom presentation system

5.4.4. Teacher workstation

5.4.5. 32 Student workstations

5.4.6. Flexible surface space for workstations/laptops

5.4.6.1. 36”w x 30” per workstation

5.4.6.2. Solution shall allow for easy reconfiguration of the room to meet instructional needs

5.4.6.3. Avoid use of built-in computer furniture

5.4.6.4 Computer tables with cable management

6. Media Center

6.1. Room Layout

6.1.1. Broadcast studio

6.1.1.1. Soundproof room

6.1.1.2. Back wall needs to have Chroma green paint for

“green screen technology

6.1.1.3. Multimedia editing workstation

6.2. Data Requirements

6.2.1. The wall plate must be labeled, “IDF# - Room# - Port#”

6.2.2. Wall jacks for data must be blue

6.2.3. Patch cables provided for rooms shall be equally divided between seven foot and ten foot lengths

6.2.4. Category 6 data drops for four lookup kiosks

6.2.5. Category 6 data drops to meet need for media center

workstations; 10 elementary, 15 middle, 20 high

6.2.6. Category 6 data drops for LCD TV at main entrance at 72”

6.2.7. Category 6 data drops for 65” LCD TV in media center

teaching area at 72”

6.2.8. Two category 6 data drops in the ceiling at opposite ends of media center for wireless access points

6.2.9. Three category 6 data drops for broadcast studio

6.2.10. Four category 6 data drops at circulation desk

6.2.11. Category 6 data drop in teaching area

6.2.12. Four category 6 data drop in media center office

6.3. Electrical Requirements

6.3.1. NEMA 5-20 within 24” to 36” of data jacks

6.3.2. NEMA 5-20 double duplex receptacle every 20 feet

6.3.3. All electrical systems for technology equipment must be designed with surge and lightning protection

6.3.4. NEMA 5-20 duplex receptacle at 72” for LCD TV at main

entrance with backing at 72” for display mount

6.3.5. NEMA 5-20 duplex receptacle at 72” for 65” LCD TV in the media center teaching area with backing at 72” for display mount

6.3.6. NEMA 5-20 duplex receptacle at 72” for 55” LCD TV in the two media center learning rooms/conference rooms with backing at 72” for display mount

6.3.7. NEMA 5-20 double duplex receptacle on each wall of

broadcast studio

6.3.8. NEMA 5-20 double duplex receptacle for circulation area

6.3.9. NEMA 5-20 double duplex receptacle for teaching area

6.3.10. Adjustable lighting in teaching area

6.4. FF&E Requirements

6.4.1. Circulation area

6.4.1.1. Cisco 7942 VOIP phone

6.4.1.2. 10 workstations – FTE 1-499

6.4.1.3. 15 workstations – FTE 500-999

6.4.1.4. 20 workstations – FTE 1000+

6.4.1.5. Two Cisco 802.11a/g/n access points

6.4.1.6. SLIP printer for circulation area

6.4.1.7. Networked color printer

6.4.1.8. Networked multifunctional printer

6.4.1.9. Staff workstation

6.4.1.10. District standard library automation system

6.4.1.11. Two bar code scanners on stands for self-checkout

6.4.1.12. Portable bar code scanner for inventory

6.4.2. Broadcast studio

6.4.2.1. Two digital camcorders for broadcast studio

6.4.2.2. One HD live broadcast cart for remote live

presentations

6.4.2.3. One HD portable encoder for stationary broadcasts

7. Administrative Areas

7.1. Room Layout

7.1.1. Room shall support flexible use of the space

7.2. Data Requirements

7.2.1. Two category 6 data jacks must be located in two locations on opposing walls unless specify on drawings by SCCPSS IT

7.2.2. Category 6 data jack for 55” LCD TV in conference room at 72” with backing

7.2.3. Two category 6 data jacks for network-based laser

printer/copier in main office

7.3. Electrical Requirements

7.3.1. NEMA 5-20 within 24” to 36” of data jacks

7.3.2. NEMA 5-20 receptacle on one wall for mounted TV for 55” LCD TV in conference room at 72” with backing

7.3.3. NEMA 5-20 Duplex Receptacle for printer / copier in main office

7.3.4. All electrical systems for technology equipment must be

7.4. FF&E Requirements

7.4.1. Cisco 7942 VOIP phone per office

7.4.2. Staff workstation per office

7.4.3. Mounted 55” flat-panel LCD TV for conference room

7.4.4. Cisco 7936 conference phone for conference room

7.5 Time Clock

10.5.1 One category 6 data

10.5.2 Area in administrative area for central access

8. Welcoming Room - Family/Parent Waiting Room

8.1. Room Layout

8.1.1. Room shall support flexible use of the space

8.2. Data Requirements

8.2.1. Category 6 data drop for LCD TV at 72”

8.2.2. Three category 6 data drops on one wall

8.3. Electrical Requirements

8.3.1. NEMA 5-20 within 24” to 36” of data jacks

8.3.2. NEMA 5-20 Duplex Receptacle for LCD TV at 72” with

backing for display mount

8.3.3. All electrical systems for technology equipment must be

8.4. FF&E Requirements

8.4.1. Mounted 55” flat-panel LCD TV

9. Commons Areas

9.1. Room Layout

9.1.1. Room shall support flexible use of the space

9.2. Data Requirements

9.2.1. Four category 6 data jacks every 100 feet in the hallways to allow for connectivity of wireless access points and security cameras

9.3. Electrical Requirements

9.3.1. NEMA 5-20 within 24” to 36” of data jacks

9.3.2. NEMA 5-20 duplex receptacle for LCD TV at 72” with

backing for display mount

9.3.3. All electrical systems for technology equipment must be

9.4. FF&E Requirements

9.4.1. Wireless access points must be strategically located throughout the school to provide coverage in all areas. The devices should not exceed more than 15 feet in height.

9.4.2. Mounted 55” flat-panel LCD TV

10. Cafeteria

10.1. Room Layout

10.1.1. Room shall support flexible use of the instructional space

10.2. Data Requirements

10.2.1. Two category 6 data drops for the manager’s office

10.2.2. Two category 6 data drops for each POS

10.2.3. One category 6 data drop by each LCD TV at 72”

10.2.4. One category 6 data drop run from each POS to the manager’s office

10.2.5. Four category 6 data drops on opposite sides of the cafeteria to support wireless access points and security cameras. Also 2 data drops in the kitchen area to support wireless access and security cameras.

10.3. Electrical Requirements

10.3.1. NEMA 5-20 receptacles within 24” to 36” of data jacks

10.3.2. NEMA 5-20 receptacles at 72” for LCD TVs with backing for display mount

10.3.3. All electrical systems for technology equipment must be designed with surge and lightning protection

10.4. FF&E Requirements

10.4.1. Two Cisco 7942 VOIP phones

10.4.2. Workstation for manager’s office

10.4.3. Multiple mounted LCD TVs to provide optimal viewing for the cafeteria

10.4.4. Cisco Aironet 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless access points must be strategically placed throughout the school to all provide areas with wireless connectivity

10.4.5. Audio-enhancement system with wireless microphone

10.5 Time Clock

10.5.1 One category 6 data

10.5.2 Area in café for central access for Staff

11. Gym

11.1. Room Layout

11.1.1. Room shall support flexible use of the instructional space

11.1.2. All equipment, including wireless access points, must be protected from possible athletic projectiles

11.2. Data Requirements

11.2.1. Two category 6 data drops on opposite sides of the gym to support wireless access points and security cameras unless specify on drawing SCCPSS IT.

11.2.2. Two category 6 data drops in office

11.3. Electrical Requirements

11.3.1. NEMA 5-20 receptacles within 24” to 36” of data jacks

11.3.2. All electrical systems for technology equipment must be

11.4. FF&E Requirements

11.4.1. Audio-enhancement system

11.4.2. Cisco Aironet 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless access points must be strategically placed throughout the school to all provide areas with wireless connectivity

12. Teacher Workroom

12.1. Room Layout

12.1.1. Room shall support flexible use of the space

12.2. Data Requirements

12.2.1. Two category 6 data jacks must be located in two locations on opposing walls unless specify on drawing SCCPSS IT

12.3. Electrical Requirements

12.3.1. NEMA 5-20 receptacles within 24” to 36” of data jacks

12.3.2. Power to accommodate copier

12.3.3. All electrical systems for technology equipment must be

13. Auditorium/Theater room/Multipurpose Room

13.1. Room Layout

13.1.1. Room shall support flexible use of the instructional space.

13.1.2. 120" x 192", 226” 16:10 diagonal electric rear-mounted projection screen, provided and installed by contractor

13.2. Data Requirements

13.2.1. Two category 6 data drops on opposite sides of the room to support wireless access points and security cameras

13.2.2. Two category 6 data drops in the ticket room unless specify on drawing SCCPSS IT

13.3. Electrical Requirements

13.3.1. NEMA 5-20 within 24” to 36” of data jacks

13.3.2. NEMA 5-20 receptacle in ceiling within 12” of projector

13.3.3. All electrical systems for technology equipment must be designed with surge and lightning protection.

13.4. FF&E Requirements

13.4.1. Audio-enhancement system with wireless microphone

13.4.2. Rear-mounted DLP projector with one data jack provided within 12” of mount.

14. Building Marquee

14.1. Digital school marquee, please reach out to Capital Projects for latest design and requirements.

15. Appendix A – Lab layout

16. Appendix B – Room lighting layout

Note: No projector or power in ceiling in classrooms but maintain lighting layout

17. Appendix C – MDF Layout

(Front View)

(Floor Layout View)

18. Appendix D – Sample Contractor Vs. Owner Responsible

19. Appendix E – Sample Elevation of Front Classroom Wall –

20. Appendix F – Sample Elevation of Teacher Desk Wall

21. Appendix H – 271010 COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE

CABLING

SECTION 271010 - COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE CABLING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

A. All references should be latest versions. If newer versions exist use current version.

1. ANSI/NFPA-70 National Electrical Code – 2014 Edition, including local and state amendments.

2. IEEE 1100 (2006) Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Electronic

Equipment

3. TIA-568.0-D (2015) Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

4. TIA-568.1-D (2015) Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

5. TIA-568-C.2 (2009) Balanced Twisted Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standard

6. TIA-568-C.3 (2008) Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard

7. TIA-569 (2015)Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

8. GSCM (2015) Georgia State Construction Manual

9. GTDM (2007) Georgia Telecommunications Design Manual

10. FCC Part 68 Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network (47 CFR 68)

11. ADA Americans with Disabilities Act, Title III & IV

12. CFR 29 (2009) Code of Federal Regulations

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. 50/125 micrometer, optical fiber cabling.

2. Cable connecting hardware, patch panels, and cross-connects.

3. Equipment enclosures.

4. Cabling identification products.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 27 Section "Communications Horizontal Cabling".

1.3 BACKBONE CABLING DESCRIPTION

A. Backbone cabling system shall provide interconnections between communications equipment rooms, main terminal space, and entrance facilities in the telecommunications cabling system structure. Cabling system consists of backbone cables, intermediate and main cross-connects, mechanical terminations, and patch cords or jumpers used for backbone-to-backbone cross-connection.

B. Backbone cabling cross-connects may be located in communications equipment rooms or at entrance facilities. Bridged taps and splitters shall not be used as part of backbone cabling.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Cross-Connect: A facility enabling the termination of cable elements and their interconnection or cross-connection.

B. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.

C. LAN: Local area network.

D. RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer.

E. Basket Tray: A type of cable tray made of a rigid structure for housing and protecting cables and conductors with a welded steel wire mesh. Basket tray is not recommended for use inside telecommunications rooms.

F. Ladder Rack: A type of cable tray made of a rigid structure for housing and protecting cables and conductors with two side rails connected by individual transverse members.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General Performance: Backbone cabling system shall comply with transmission standards in TIA/EIA-568.1-D, when tested according to test procedures of this standard.

1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Provide for each type of product indicated.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. System Labeling Schedules: Electronic copy of labeling schedules, in software and format selected by Owner.

2. Cabling administration drawings and printouts.

3. Wiring diagrams to show typical wiring schematics including the following:

a. Cross-connects.

b. Patch panels.

c. Patch cords.

4. Cross-connects and patch panels. Detail mounting assemblies, and show elevations and physical relationship between the installed components.

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: Provide for Installer, qualified layout technician and installation supervisor.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Cabling Installer must have personnel certified by BICSI on staff.

1. Layout Responsibility: Preparation of Shop Drawings and Cabling Administration

Drawings, Cabling Administration Drawings, and field testing program development by an RCDD.

2. Installation Supervision: Installation shall be under the direct supervision of RCDD, who shall be present at all times when work of this section is performed at project site.

B. Surface-Burning Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to ASTM E 84 by a qualified testing agency. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.

1. Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less.

2. Smoke-Developed Index: 50 or less.

C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

D. Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces: Comply with TIA-569.

E. Grounding: Comply with ANSI-J-STD-607-A.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Test cables upon receipt at project site. Test each pair of UTP cable for open and short circuits.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 OPTICAL FIBER CABLE

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Berk-Tek; a Nexans company.

2. Corning Cable Systems.

3. General Cable Technologies Corporation.

4. SYSTIMAX Solutions; a CommScope Inc. brand.

B. Description: Multimode, 50/125-micrometer, 12-fiber, nonconductive, tight buffer, optical fiber cable.

1. Comply with ICEA S-83-596 for mechanical properties.

2. Comply with TIA568.1-D for performance specifications.

3. Comply with TIA492AAAA-B for detailed specifications.

4. Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying with UL 444, UL 1651, and NFPA 70 for the following types:

a. Plenum Rated, Nonconductive: Type OFNP, complying with NFPA 262.

5. Maximum Attenuation: 3.50 dB/km at 850 nm; 1.5 dB/km at 1300 nm.

6. Maximum Modal Bandwidth: 160 MHz-km at 850 nm; 500 MHz at 1300 nm.

C. Jacket:

1. Jacket Color: Aqua for 50/125-micrometer cable. Indoor/outdoor will have a black or gray jacket.

2. Cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be according to TIA-598-D.

3. Imprinted with fiber count, fiber type, and aggregate length at regular intervals not to exceed 40 inches.

2.2 OPTICAL FIBER CABLE HARDWARE

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

1. Corning Cable Systems

2. Panduit

3. Ortronics

B. Cross-Connects and Patch Panels: Modular panels housing multiple-numbered, duplex cable connectors.

1. Number of Connectors per Field: One for each fiber of cable or cables assigned to field, plus spares and blank positions adequate to suit specified expansion criteria.

2. Patch Cords: Factory-made, dual-fiber cables in 36-inch lengths.

C. Cable Connecting Hardware:

1. Comply with Optical Fiber Connector Intermateability Standards (FOCIS) specifications of TIA-604-2, TIA-604-3-A, TIA-604-10 and TIA-604-12. Comply with TIA/EIA-568.1-

D.

2. Quick-connect, simplex and duplex, Type SC connectors. Insertion loss not more than 0.75 dB.

2.3 EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES

A. MDF Racks:

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NetShelter AR203A 4-Post Square Holes by APC division of

Schneider

2. Width: 24 inches.

3. Depth: 29 inches.

4. Height: 42U.

5. Feet: Leveling.

6. Color: Black.

7. Number of Units: Three.

1). Rack 1: UPS plus Cisco PoE switch and multiple Cisco layer - 2 switches to accommodate data links in cabinet 2.

2). Rack 2: UPS plus Cisco Catalyst 3850 gigabit layer-3 switch to accommodate the two pair of fiber to each IDF and the one single-mode fiber connection to the WAN.

3). Rack 3: Ups plus servers. Servers to be furnished and installed by Owner.

8. Vertical and horizontal cable management.

1). Horizontal: Panduit model NCMH2

2). Vertical: Panduit model WMPV45E

B. IDF Racks

1. Basis-of-Design Product: NetShelter 2-Post AR201 Manufactured by APC division of

Schneider

2. Width: 20.2 inches.

3. Depth: 14.8 inches.

4. Height: 83.5in

5. Feet: Leveling.

6. Color: Black.

7. Number of Units: Maximum of 144 data drops per rack.

8. Each unit to contain:

a. Vertical and horizontal cable management.

1). Horizontal: Panduit model NCMH2

2). Vertical: Panduit model WMPV45E

b. 48-port Patch panels.

C. Ladder Rack

1. Ladder rack shall be installed as a pathway inside the MDF/IDF rooms.

D. Uninterrupted Power Sources:

1. Installed in MDF and each IDF

2. APC UPS sized for the equipment that will be needed in each room E. Furnished and installed by cabling contractor

2.4 IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS

A. Comply with TIA-606-A and UL 969 for a system of labeling materials, including label stocks, laminating adhesives, and inks used by label printers.

2.5 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to evaluate cables.

1. Factory test cables on reels according to TIA-568.1-D.

B. Cable will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

C. Prepare test and inspection reports.

2.6 Warranty: Contractor shall provide a 15 year manufacturer and performance warranty. The equipment items shall be supported by service organizations which are reasonably convenient to the equipment installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ENTRANCE FACILITIES

A. Coordinate backbone cabling with the protectors and demarcation point provided by communications service provider.

3.2 WIRING METHODS

A. Wiring Method: Install cables in raceways and cable trays except within consoles, cabinets, desks, and counters. Conceal raceway and cables except in unfinished spaces.

1. Install plenum cable in environmental air spaces, including plenum ceilings.

2. Comply with requirements for raceways and boxes specified in Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems."

a. Cabling between floors shall be in 3 inch minimum diameter steel conduit. Conduit fill shall not exceed 40 percent.

b. Installed by the electrical contractor

B. Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace, and train cables within enclosures. Connect to terminal points with no excess and without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii. Provide and use lacing bars and distribution spools.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF CABLES

A. Comply with NECA 1.

B. General Requirements for Cabling:

1. Comply with TIA-568.1-D.

2. Comply with BICSI ITSIM, Ch. 6, "Cable Termination Practices."

3. Terminate all conductors; no cable shall contain unterminated elements. Make terminations only at indicated outlets, terminals, cross-connects, and patch panels.

4. Cables may not be spliced. Secure and support cables at intervals not exceeding 30 inches and not more than 6 inches from cabinets, boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames, and terminals.

5. Install lacing bars to restrain cables, to prevent straining connections, and to prevent bending cables to smaller radii than minimums recommended by manufacturer.

6. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii, but not less than radii specified in BICSI ITSIM, "Cabling Termination Practices" Chapter. Use lacing bars and distribution spools.

7. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable.

8. Cold-Weather Installation: Bring cable to room temperature before dereeling. Heat lamps shall not be used for heating.

9. In the communications equipment room, install a 10-foot- long service loop on each end of cable.

10. Pulling Cable: Comply with BICSI ITSIM, Ch. 4, "Pulling Cable." Monitor cable pull tensions.

C. Optical Fiber Cable Installation:

1. Comply with TIA-568-1.B.3.

2. Cable may be terminated on connecting hardware that is rack or cabinet mounted.

D. Open-Cable Installation:

1. Install cabling with horizontal and vertical cable guides in telecommunications spaces with terminating hardware and interconnection equipment.

2. Cable shall not be run through structural members or in contact with pipes, ducts, or other potentially damaging items.

3. Coil cable 6 feet long not less than 12 inches in diameter below each feed point.

4. Group connecting hardware for cables into separate logical fields.

E. Separation from EMI Sources:

1. Comply with BICSI TDMM and TIA-569 recommendations for separating unshielded copper voice and data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power lines and equipment.

2. Separation between open communications cables or cables in nonmetallic raceways and unshielded power conductors and electrical equipment shall be as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 5 inches.

b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches.

c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 24 inches.

3. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and unshielded power lines or electrical equipment shall be as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 2-1/2 inches.

b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches.

c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches.

4. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and power lines and electrical equipment located in grounded metallic conduits or enclosures shall be as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: No requirement.

b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 3 inches.

c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches.

5. Separation between Communications Cables and Electrical Motors and Transformers, 5 kVA or HP and Larger: A minimum of 48 inches.

a. Separation between Communications Cables and Fluorescent Fixtures: A minimum of 5 inches.

3.4 FIRESTOPPING

A. Contractor must fire stop the inside of the pipes that they use. The exterior of the pipes will be fire stopped by the electrical contractor.

3.5 GROUNDING

A. Install grounding according to BICSI TDMM, "Grounding, Bonding, and Electrical Protection" Chapter.

B. Comply with ANSI-J-STD-607-A.

C. Locate grounding bus bar to minimize the length of bonding conductors. Fasten to wall allowing at least 2-inch clearance behind the grounding bus bar. Connect grounding bus bar with a minimum

No. 4 AWG grounding electrode conductor from grounding bus bar to suitable electrical building ground.

D. Bond metallic equipment to the grounding bus bar, using not smaller than No. 6 AWG equipment grounding conductor.

E. The No. 4 AWG to the communication room will be provided by the electrical contractor.

F. The cabling contractor must provide a ground bar in each communication room.

3.6 IDENTIFICATION

A. Cabling Administration Drawings: Show building floor plans with cabling administration-point labeling. Identify labeling convention and show labels for telecommunications closets, backbone pathways and cables, entrance pathways and cables, terminal hardware and positions, horizontal cables, work areas and workstation terminal positions, grounding buses and pathways, and equipment grounding conductors.

B. Cable and Wire Identification:

1. Label each cable within 4 inches of each termination and tap, where it is accessible in a cabinet or junction or outlet box, and elsewhere as indicated.

2. Each wire connected to building-mounted devices is not required to be numbered at device if color of wire is consistent with associated wire connected and numbered within panel or cabinet.

3. Label each strand in each cabinet, rack, or panel.

a. Individually number to identify each cable or wiring group being extended from a panel or cabinet to a building-mounted device with name and number of particular device as shown.

b. Label each unit and field within distribution racks and frames.

4. Labels shall be preprinted or computer-printed type with printing area and font color that contrasts with cable jacket color but still complies with requirements in TIA 606-A, for the

a. Cables use flexible vinyl or polyester that flexes as cables are bent.

3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Tests and Inspections:

1. Optical Fiber Cable Tests:

a. Test each strand with a level 3 cable analyzer. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration

B. Data for each measurement shall be documented. Data for submittals shall be printed in a summary report. An electronic copy shall be provided to the owner.

C. Remove and replace cabling where test results indicate that they do not comply with specified requirements.

D. End-to-end cabling will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

END OF SECTION 271010

22. Appendix I – 271010 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL

CABLING

SECTION 271020 - COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

A. All references should be latest versions. If newer versions exist use current version.

1. ANSI/NFPA-70 National Electrical Code – 2014 Edition, including local and state amendments.

2. IEEE 1100 (2006) Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Electronic Equipment

3. TIA-568.0-D (2015) Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

4. TIA-568.1-D (2015) Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

5. TIA-568-C.2 (2009) Balanced Twisted Pair Telecommunications Cabling and

Components Standard

6. TIA-568-C.3 (2008) Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard

7. TIA-569 (2015)Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

8. GSCM (2015) Georgia State Construction Manual

9. GTDM (2007) Georgia Telecommunications Design Manual

10. FCC Part 68 Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network (47 CFR 68)

11. ADA Americans with Disabilities Act, Title III & IV

12. CFR 29 (2009) Code of Federal Regulations

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

E. Division 27 Section "Communications Backbone Cabling".

1.3 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. UTP cabling.

2. Cable connecting hardware, patch panels, and cross-connects.

3. Telecommunications outlet/connectors.

4. Cabling identification products.

5. Cabling administration system

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 27 Section "Communications Backbone Cabling" for voice and data cabling associated with system panels and devices.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service International.

B. Consolidation Point: A location for interconnection between horizontal cables extending from building pathways and horizontal cables extending into furniture pathways.

C. Cross-Connect: A facility enabling the termination of cable elements and their interconnection or cross-connection.

D. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.

E. IDC: Insulation displacement connector.

F. LAN: Local area network.

G. Outlet/Connectors: A connecting device in the work area on which horizontal cable or outlet cable terminates.

H. RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer.

I. Basket Tray: A type of cable tray made of a rigid structure for housing and protecting cables and conductors with a welded steel wire mesh. Basket tray is not recommended for use inside telecommunications rooms.

J. Ladder Tray: A type of cable tray made of a rigid structure for housing and protecting cables and conductors with two side rails connected by individual transverse members.

1.5 HORIZONTAL CABLING DESCRIPTION

A. Horizontal cable and its connecting hardware provide the means of transporting signals between the telecommunications outlet/connector and the horizontal cross-connect located in the communications equipment room. This cabling and its connecting hardware are called "permanent link," a term that is used in the testing protocols.

1. TIA-568.1-D requires that a minimum of two telecommunications outlet/connectors be installed for each work area unless noted otherwise on the drawings.

2. Horizontal cabling shall contain no more than one transition point or consolidation point between the horizontal cross-connect and the telecommunications outlet/connector.

3. Bridged taps and splices shall not be installed in the horizontal cabling.

1.6 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General Performance: Horizontal cabling system shall comply with transmission standards in TIA- 568.1-D, when tested according to test procedures of this standard.

1.7 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Provide shop drawings for each type of product indicated.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. System Labeling Schedules: Electronic copy of labeling schedules, in software and format selected by Owner.

2. System Labeling Schedules: Electronic copy of labeling schedules that are part of the cabling and asset identification system of the software.

3. Cabling administration drawings and printouts.

4. Wiring diagrams to show typical wiring schematics, including the following:

a. Cross-connects.

b. Patch panels.

c. Patch cords.

5. Cross-connects and patch panels. Detail mounting assemblies, and show elevations and physical relationship between the installed components.

1.8 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For qualified layout technician, installation supervisor, and field inspector.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Cabling Installer must have personnel certified by BICSI on staff.

1. Layout Responsibility: Preparation of Shop Drawings and Cabling Administration

Drawings, Cabling Administration Drawings, and field testing program development by an RCDD.

2. Installation Supervision: Installation shall be under the direct supervision of RCDD, who shall be present at all times when Work of this Section is performed at Project site.

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

C. Grounding: Comply with ANSI-J-STD-607-A.

1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Test cables upon receipt at Project site. Test each pair of UTP cable for open and short circuits.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 UTP CABLE

A. Manufacturers:

1. General Cable Technologies Corporation; – GenSPEED6.

2. Berk-Tek; a Nexans company. – LANmark-6

3. SYSTIMAX Solutions; a CommScope, Inc. brand. – 2071

B. Description: 100-ohm, 4-pair UTP, covered with a thermoplastic jacket.

1. Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying with UL 444 and NFPA 70 for the following types:

a. Communications, Plenum…